TYPES OF CAMPERS
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There are many types of campers. We will give you a basic description of many of them. I suggest getting more in-depth information when you decide what type is best suited to your needs.
Motorhomes are broken down into three categories Class A, Class B, and Class C.
Class A motorhomes are typically the largest and most expensive, costing from a couple thousand dollars for an older used one to over two million for the most luxurious. These Rv's as you can imagine can have almost anything you can think of in them. They all have a motor mounted to the frame (Motorhome), they are typically built on a large truck frame or tour-bus chassis. Most now have slide-out rooms, some multiple slid-outs. If you live on the road (full-timers), you will probably be in a Class A Motorhome.
Class B motorhomes are usually built on a van chassis.They are usually the smallest of the motorhomes and are the easiest to fit up in the sometimes smaller spots in some parks. These can have many amenities in a typically smaller size. They can be mounted on a four wheel drive van chassis and get fairly good gas mileage. Class B
Class C Motorhomes are mounted on a typically truck "cab and chassis" and are often bigger than a class B. These motorhomes are sometimes loaded up with many of the comforts of home. Many of these homes have a bunk over top of the drivers seat. Class C
Fifth-Wheel and pull behind campers do not have a motor and need to be pulled by a motorized tow vehicle.
Fifth-Wheel types of campers are towed usually by a pickup truck with a specialty fifth-wheel hitch affixed to the frame in the bed of the truck or by a specialty fifth-wheel truck built specifically to haul large fifth wheel trailers. The campers can have just as many amenities as motorhomes at considerably lower cost because of the lack of a motor and chassis. This is somewhat made up by needing a tow vehicle. Some have up to five slid-outs. 5th Wheel
Travel Trailertypes of campers are towed or pulled using a trailer hitch hooked to the rear bumper or frame of the pull vehicle. They are very well suited to week or two vacations and shorter trips in mind. They can be hauled long distance but are less suited because of the nature of the way they hookup. They tend to bounce and sway more.
Truck campers, or "Slide In's" are a widely used type of camper as they are loaded into the bed of a pick-up and can be taken just about anywhere the roads go. Whether called a slide-in or cab-over, it is a very versatile type of recreational vehicle. Due to its size and appeal, it is a good choice for those who want to not only camp, but also pull along a boat, haul hunting or fishing gear, and camp in relative comfort. They are used on various types of terrain. A good quality truck camper may have many of the amenities of the larger types, only smaller. These campers are can be mounted on a 4x4 truck to get into areas a larger camper cannot go and are sometimes used for camping in the bush in Alaska from singles to families.
Pop Up Campersare the smallest of the camping line, are fairly cheep, and can often be pulled by a car or van. This makes them a good first camper to own. A pop up is a descriptive word because the top usually pops up and then a couple of slides come out to make a bed on either end. They are fully containedand some even have toilets.
All the campers above also can have parts of the others. There are other types of campers also but these are the main ones. You will need to match one to your individual needs. From the smallest camper or tent to the largest motorhome you can call it your castle if your sleeping in it and looking out at a snow covered mountain in Alaska.